Polynomial Functions Quiz

What is the equation of the polynomial function shown in Graph A?

• y=0.2(2x-5)(x-8)

• y=(2x-5)(x-8)

• y=(2x+5)(x+8)

• y=(2x-5)(x-8)+8

What is the vertex form of a quadratic polynomial function?

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• y = a(x - h)^2 + k

• y = mx + b

• y = a/x

Which of the following is not a feature of the polynomial function in Graph B?

• Two x-intercepts

• A turning point

• A y-intercept at (0, 0)

• A maximum at (3, -6.25)

What is the significance of factors in the denominator equaling zero?

• They create x-intercepts

• They create vertical asymptotes

• They create horizontal asymptotes

• They have no significance

How many factors are in the numerator of the function represented by Graph C?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the y-coordinate of the point where the graph intersects the y-axis?

• 0

• 15/4

• 6

• -1

Which of the following is NOT a feature to remember when analyzing the graph?

• Zeros in denominator

• Zeros in numerator

• Point(s) given

• Color of the graph

What is the x-coordinate of the hole in the graph?

• -3

• -2

• 0

• 2

What is the vertical line that the graph approaches but never touches?

• Axis

• Asymptote

• Intercept

• Tangent

What is the general form of a rational function?

• y = mx + b

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• y = (p(x))/(q(x))

• y = a^x